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In another thread where I asked opinions about Mykonos, someone gave me an intriguing idea to spend some time on Delos. I looked it up and it looks amazing and so rich with history. There also seems to be a nice beach on the island to visit? Has anyone here ever been? I would love to hear your advice on this island, what to see, when to go, etc. Also, I couldn't find evidence that there was a place to stay on the island. Is there, or is it really just a day trip?
 
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acamp7 said:
In another thread where I asked opinions about Mykonos, someone gave me an intriguing idea to spend some time on Delos. I looked it up and it looks amazing and so rich with history. There also seems to be a nice beach on the island to visit? Has anyone here ever been? I would love to hear your advice on this island, what to see, when to go, etc. Also, I couldn't find evidence that there was a place to stay on the island. Is there, or is it really just a day trip?
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I formulated Delos Guided Tours back in 1998 in many languages (before it was disorganized and chaotic) I have been there many times....it is not worth anyone's time to go 'Unguided'.....I don't know what you mean by the beach?...no you cannot stay there!....Rhenia is a cute island beside Delos....We used to take travellers to this gem on Yatch called Quarantine of Delos... look it up.. and Captian Farupos...his father used to live there (going back in time, sheep and goats running around)? ..... Barbecue and swimming possible....
 
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Thanks, Hash! That sounds like a lovely day trip! I have never really given this island a second thought. I didn't realize there wasn't a place to stay on the island. I have seen pics of the archaeological site and it looks fascinating.
 
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Thanks, Hash! That sounds like a lovely day trip! I have never really given this island a second thought. I didn't realize there wasn't a place to stay on the island. I have seen pics of the archaeological site and it looks fascinating.
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